Getting another Job at Sixty ?????

[Sam99]

There are two threads running on here at the moment – One, Walking away from the Money and the other Trapped in a Good Job.
I feel I could put this in either , so started my own ....

About 18 months ago I was in full time employment and was offered a job in Iraq, working Off-Shore on an Oil Terminal. Not an Oil Rig, a tanker Terminal.
Shifts - 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off – though with travelling it works out at around 5 weeks away and 3 at home.
Money was pretty good so that was the deciding factor.
The downside being the living conditions and accommodation. Appalling , I generally live on baked beans , corned beef , Pot noodles and Pringles – anything that’s just about tinned as the local meals are Iraqi and you soon get fed up with rice , fish and some sort of fatty meat.
Shower block is a converted shipping container as is the accommodation.
12 blokes and one toilet and one shower.
This is not an Ex-Pat Compound, it’s an Iraq Terminal.

In the time there, I have cleared my outstanding financial commitments and saved a bit into the bargain and I’m thankful for that opportunity.

I have just turned 60 and live alone, though I am seeing someone. Why I said that is because there is only one income in my household. I am thinking of leaving very soon, but as said earlier the money is good and I’m worried about getting another job at my age. I certainly wouldn’t get another job doing what I do where I live. I don’t want to retire but would like to down size my job. I would like to live at home and work locally.
I’m ex forces, so I have a Pension, but I don’t want to live on my savings should I not get another job.
My claim to fame??? I have been un-employed once since leaving school – for 3 days when I left the military.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated – Thanks.

[Sam99]

Thank You for your replies.

Initially it was about money.
I was able to clear all my outstanding financial commitments , that was why I went there.

I think what I'm trying to say is I am worried about leaving this job , with nothing to go to , and being unable to find further employment.
I could live on my Military pension , but I feel I need to work.

Thanks

[Sam99]

Thanks for the advice

Double Time - Thanks but I’m not in Security, I’m an Engineer

Having thought about the other comments, yes I think a Self Employed something or other appeals.
Travelling – This is booked by my Company so I have no choice -
Place of Work – Basra – Dubai – Manchester – 2 days.
And the same for returning
Thanks for your comments and support

Sam